Historic Albany Foundation, with the support of the City of Albany, and the Albany County Land Bank are once again excited to be putting on the Restoration Faire, helping you to buy and restore historic houses in the city.

This year we have grown the program, offering 4 fully hybrid events from the Steam Garden, Albany (279 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206). As in previous years, this program is free and open to the public. Please sign up via Eventbrite and indicate whether you are attending in person or virtually.

The meetings will take place on every month from May-Aug (see dates below) and will feature different expert speakers who will give short presentations followed by Q and As. There will be a larger group of organizations tabling at the event ready to answer questions and discuss your projects and aims, in-person demonstrations, and several open houses facilitated by Albany County Land Bank.

Please note, we have an ongoing Facebook group ‘Buying & Restoring Historic Houses in Albany’ that provides support and information year-round. We will share all videos and material on this group (join here)

Dates and Topics

Meeting 1: Vacancy Prevention (Saturday, May 15 1-3pm)

Assistance for Struggling Homeowners, Landlords & Tenants, estate planning.

Speakers: ACDA, Affordable Housing Partnership, Legal Project, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY, United Tenants of Albany Organizations Tableing: Albany County Land Bank, ACDA, Affordable Housing Partnership, Legal Project, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY, United Tenants of Albany

Topics Covered: Eviction Prevention, Foreclosure Prevention for Homeowners & Landlords, Estate Planning for the future , Help for struggling tenants , Available grants from Albany Community Development Agency, Tax amnesty information from Albany County

Meeting 2: Buying a Historic Building, Planning & Funding your Restoration (Thursday June 17th 5-7pm )

Speakers:

> Albany County Land Bank - Buying a Land Bank Property

> Affordable Housing Partnership - Homebuyers Dream program, budgeting for your mortgage, finding a mortgage, how to improve your credit score

> Sarah D'Angelo, Keller Williams Realty - Finding an agent, the home buying process, finding a lender.

> Mike Puma Preservation Studios - Utilizing Tax Credits for homes and investment properties . More TBA!

Organizations Tableing: Albany County Land Bank, Affordable Housing Partnership, City of Albany (Buildings & Regulatory Compliance & Historic Resources Commission), Sarah D’Angelo Keller Williams Realty. More TBA!

Demonstrations: Ed Smyth, Smyth Window Salvation and Revival

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Saturday, July 10th - In Progress, Saturday, August 14th - Finishes and Decor More details TBA